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On our podcast, Alpine Valley School alumni share their stories from their childhoods at our self-directed school and talk about their chosen careers after graduation.

 
It was a wonderful short week here at Alpine Valley School after taking Monday off for President's Day! 🏔️ Here is a look at what students chose to do with their time this week in our mixed-age environment: 🔴 Students worked on fun animal masks in
What a week at Alpine Valley School! 🕰️ Our community was buzzing with energy and creativity from start to finish. Here's a peek at what students chose to dive into: 🎨 In the Art Room: Dress-making projects continued, elaborate animal masks took
Growth isn't a detour; it's the path. 🌿 At Alpine Valley School, we don’t shield children from boredom, social friction, or ambiguity. Why? Because these are the exact moments where self-knowledge and resilience are forged. In a world design
It’s been a vibrant week at Alpine Valley School! Our rooms have been buzzing with energy as everyone dives into what they love most. 🌈 Here is a glimpse into what we’ve been up to: * Gastronomy Corporation cooked up delicious crepes f
Last week at Alpine Valley School was filled with the energy of students simply being themselves. The building was buzzing on Saturday as we filmed students playing and hanging out for an upcoming commercial. We also welcomed a new student into our
What a full week of life here at Alpine Valley School! ✨ The energy in the Theater was high with lively daily games of two-touch football and students practicing instruments. Creativity took center stage as students painted pottery for the kiln and
There is a special kind of magic that happens when young people have the time and space to follow their own spark 💫 This week was full of creativity, movement, and connection. We saw deep focus and lots of laughter as students dove into their passi
It feels incredible to be back together. We returned from a restorative winter break ready to reconnect and jump straight into doing what we love. We welcomed three new students to the community this week and started our Monday morning with coffee a
It’s been a festive and full week at Alpine Valley School! ❄️ The holiday spirit is officially here. The Gastronomy Corporation spent time baking Christmas cookies from scratch, complete with homemade icing and chocolate, while others got cozy
One full week left until Winter Break! ✨ It has been a busy few days here at AVS as our community made the most of our time together. We were thrilled to welcome a new student to the school this week and also enjoyed hosting Carlos Rael for his visi
It is impossible to think of Alpine Valley School without thinking of Connie Cook. 💙 She arrived in 1998 and spent the next 27 years as a pivotal part of our staff. Connie believed deeply in a place where children are trusted, respected, and free t
Winter days & warm memories ❄️ It has been a week full of joy, creativity, and fresh snow here in Wheat Ridge. We love seeing how our students choose to spend their time when they have the freedom to follow their own interests. Here is a glimps